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WR53 ZZN

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

181,468 mi
Last recorded181,468 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 ZZN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 181,468 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

pad light on ?

Fail 15 Mar 2017 181,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

pad light on ?

Pass 9 Mar 2016 163,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 163,914 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 150,626 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 150,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 138,228 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear seat not fitted at time of test

tow bar not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2014 138,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear seat not fitted at time of test

tow bar not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2013 126,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2013 126,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 116,363 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 106,871 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 99,582 miles

n/s/f balljoint slight wear

n/s/f brake pipes slight corrosion

n/s/f track rod end minor wear

n/s/r suspension arm front inner bush slight wear

n/s/r tyre bald inner shoulder

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre bald inner shoulder

Fail 15 Dec 2009 99,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f balljoint slight wear

n/s/f brake pipes slight corrosion

n/s/f track rod end minor wear

n/s/r suspension arm front inner bush slight wear

n/s/r tyre bald inner shoulder

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre bald inner shoulder

Pass 18 Dec 2008 93,556 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Dec 2008 93,556 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2007 75,139 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 75,139 miles

Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 43,166 miles

Front number plate darkened on NS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 43,166 miles

Front number plate darkened on NS

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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WR53 ZZN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2003 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 96,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR53 ZZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WR53 ZZN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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